Atlanta TE commits to South Carolina

South Carolina added its 23rd commitment of the 2016 class on Thursday.

Three-star tight end/linebacker Robert Tucker out of Atlanta B.E.S.T. Academy pledged his commitment to the Gamecocks, he confirmed to SEC Country. Tucker chose South Carolina after he recently received an offer from the new coaching staff. He also drew interest from Tulane, Marshall, UCF and Indiana.

Tucker is rated as the No. 38 inside linebacker in the 2016 class and 87th-best player in the state of Georgia. He is the fourth linebacker and first tight end in the 2016 class to commit to the South Carolina.